The power grid doesn’t work in pieces, and we shouldn’t plan it that way
Most of the systems we rely on every day receive attention only when something breaks. We don’t talk about roads when traffic flows, or water systems when the tap turns on. These systems fade into the background because they work. But behind that reliability is something we rarely think about: careful, coordinated planning. Our electric […]
88 likes, 3 comments - voteinorout on May 28, 2026: "The American power grid faces new challenges as retail electricity prices soar, driven by the demands of the AI infrastructure boom. This surge is outpacing inflation and impacting public perception of AI. #PowerGrid #AI #Electricity Throughout the 2010s, U.S. electricity demand was stable due to efficiency gains and a decline in energy-intensive sectors. However, the 2020s bring new pressures. A recent study highlights how the rising costs of AI-driven infrastructure are affecting residential utility bills, suggesting this trend may continue. Comment LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to https://fortune.com/2026/05/19/data-centers-electricity-costs-us-public-opinion/ -- For years, the American power grid was a bastion of predictable stability. Throughout the 2010s, U.S. electricity demand remained flat as efficiency gains and declines in energy-intensive sectors such as manufacturing helped obscure the dawning digital age. But the power grid as it once was might be no match for the technological demands of the 2020s. Retail electricity prices have soared in recent years, an increase fast outpacing inflation over the same period, in part due to the rising power costs associated with the artificial intelligence-driven infrastructure boom. Electricity costs have been one of the factors fueling the recent nosedive AI has taken in public polling, and a new study suggests residential utility pain tied to the technology needs of this decade might be just getting started. 🔗 Click the link in the bio to read more. Follow @fortunemag for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson".
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May 26, 2026
SCE Starts Utility Undergrounding Work on Latigo Cyn for Power Reliability & Wildfire Safety
A graphic with a picture of construction work, text about SCE undergrounding project in Malibu
SCE Starts Utility Undergrounding Work on Latigo Cyn for Power Reliability & Wildfire Safety - EXPECT SOME TRAFFIC & NOISE IMPACTS FROM CONSTRUCTION
Southern California Edison (SCE) has begun construction on the Merlin Circuit Targeted Undergrounding Project along approximately 3.2 miles of Latigo Canyon Rd in Malibu as part of ongoing wildfire mitigation and electric reliability efforts.
This important infrastructure project will relocate overhead electrical equipment underground to help reduce wildfire risk, improve long-term fire safety, and strengthen electrical reliability during extreme weather conditions. Undergrounding utilities can help protect the power system from high winds, vegetation impacts, and other hazards that may contribute to wildfires and outages.
Construction is anticipated to continue through the third quarter of 2026 and will generally take place Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Residents and motorists should expect intermittent lane closures, minor traffic delays, construction noise, and traffic control measures in the work area along Latigo Canyon Rd during active operations.
Construction activities may include:
• Trenching and utility potholing
• Installation of conduits, vaults, and manholes
• Cable installation
• Asphalt restoration
• Removal of overhead electrical equipment
• Vegetation trimming for safe construction access
For more information visit: www.sce.com/tug
Questions or concerns: email [email protected] or call 888-331-0010"
#Malibu #SCE @wildfires #powergrid
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1 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on May 18, 2026: "NERC has issued a Rare Level 3 Essential Action Alert, warning that data centers are threatening the U.S. power grid. These centers, with massive computational loads, pose immediate risks to grid reliability nationwide. #DataCenters #PowerGrid Data centers are expanding rapidly, with some as large as thousands of Walmarts. In Utah, a center is twice the size of Manhattan. In Nevada, power is diverted from Tahoe residents, while in Georgia, millions of gallons of water are used amid drought. NERC's alert is a call to address these growing concerns. Comment LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYXUUOwOGVs/ -- NEWS: Urgent warning about data centers given by grid watchdog. Follow @aaronparnas for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson".
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